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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,449.06, 236,591.48 and 94,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,449.06, 236,591.48 and 94,962.98 is: 131,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,449.06 : 236,591.48 = 94,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,449.06/236,591.48 = 94,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,449.06x = 236,591.48 × 94,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,449.06x = 22,467,432,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467,432,812.30/171,449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,044.37

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